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Skygazers gawp at extra bright ‘supermoon’

by Sam Reeves Jakarta, Indonesia (AFP) -- Skygazers took to high-rise buildings, observatories and beaches Monday to get a glimpse…

China’s Xi, Trump agree to meet ‘at an early date’: CCTV

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and the US president-elect Donald Trump agreed in a telephone call Monday to…

First woman to fly China’s J-10 fighter killed in crash

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- The first woman to fly China's J-10 fighter plane was killed in a crash during an…

All Blacks legend McCaw joins quake rescue effort

CHRISTCHURCH, United States (AFP) -- Former All Blacks great Richie McCaw played a central role in ferrying rescue workers to…

Australia seeks to allay fears Trump could nix refugee deal

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull sought to allay concerns Monday that a deal to send refugees…

Trump vows to immediately deport up to three million immigrants: interview

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Donald Trump will keep his vow to deport millions of undocumented migrants from the United…

Japan says economy grows 0.5% in July-September

Tokyo, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's economy grew more than expected in the third quarter as exports offset slack consumer spending, official data…

Obama on farewell tour to Europe fearful of ‘Trump effect’

by Jerome CARTILLIER WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Barack Obama will travel Monday to Greece and Germany in a final…

Trump seeks to calm protests — and reassure own camp

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Donald Trump sought in his first televised interview as president-elect to reassure Americans fearful of…

Pro-Russian candidate set to win Moldova presidency

by Anatol Golea CHISINAU, Moldova (AFP) -- Pro-Russian candidate Igor Dodon was on the brink late Sunday of being declared…

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